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rationalization

UK
/ˌræʃ.ə.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

rationalizationnoun
rationalizations
pl
rationalisationAu sens de justification a posteriori, souvent avec une nuance psychologique.
His rationalization for missing the meeting was that he had a family emergency, but his colleagues were skeptical.
Sa rationalisation pour avoir manqué la réunion était qu'il avait une urgence familiale, mais ses collègues étaient sceptiques.
rationalisationAu sens de réorganisation visant à accroître l'efficacité, notamment en économie et en gestion.
The rationalization of the manufacturing process led to significant cost savings for the company.
La rationalisation du processus de fabrication a permis à l'entreprise de réaliser d'importantes économies.
rationalisationEn mathématiques, au sens d'élimination d'un radical ou d'un nombre irrationnel au dénominateur.
Rationalization of the denominator simplified the algebraic fraction.
La rationalisation du dénominateur a simplifié la fraction algébrique.
Synonyms
justification
explanation
reasoning
defense
vindication
rationalizationadjective
UK
/ˌræʃ.ə.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "rationalization plan").
rationalisateurS'emploie surtout dans le sens de mesures, programmes ou politiques visant à rationaliser.
The committee endorsed a rationalization program to streamline operations.
Le comité a approuvé un programme rationalisateur pour simplifier les opérations.

Definitions

rationalizationnoun
The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.
His rationalization for missing the meeting was that he had a family emergency, but his colleagues were skeptical.
The process of reorganizing a company or industry to increase its efficiency.
The rationalization of the manufacturing process led to significant cost savings for the company.
Mathematics: the process of eliminating a radical or irrational number from the denominator of a fraction or expression.
Rationalization of the denominator simplified the algebraic fraction.
rationalizationadjective
Relating to or involved in rationalization, especially of costs, procedures, or structures.
The committee endorsed a rationalization program to streamline operations.
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